Chim is an 80-year-old man from Kompong Cham Province, Cambodia. He lives with his wife, who stays at home and manages household tasks. Together, they have five children, all of whom are married and live in nearby villages. During the Khmer New Year on April 13th, Chim fell from a motorbike while riding on a slippery road. He immediately developed severe right hip pain. An X-ray performed at a private clinic confirmed a fracture of the right hip. Since the accident, he has only been taking painkillers for symptom relief, but continues to experience persistent pain and difficulty walking. This condition has significantly affected Chim's mobility and independence, making it difficult for him to perform daily activities or move around comfortably. He is currently unable to return to his normal routine due to ongoing pain and limited function. Chim presented to the Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC) for further evaluation and appropriate management. He is scheduled for a partial hip replacement on April 21st to repair the hip fracture, to reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve his quality of life. Chim can contribute $100, but needs help raising an additional $612 to fund his procedure and care. Chim said, “I feel constant pain in my hip, and it makes it very difficult for me to walk or work. I hope I can receive proper treatment so I can recover and return to my normal life.”

Franklin is a 13-year-old student from Haiti. He lives in a rural agricultural area with his parents, who are both farmers, and six older siblings. He enjoys going to school and playing soccer. Franklin has a heart condition called rheumatic mitral regurgitation. One of the four valves in his heart was severely damaged by an infection he suffered earlier in childhood, and now cannot adequately pump blood through his body. Franklin will fly to the Dominican Republic to receive treatment. On March 23rd, he will undergo surgery, during which surgeons will attempt to repair his damaged valve; if they are unable to do so, they will remove it instead and implant an artificial replacement. While another charity, Mitral Foundation, is funding Franklin's surgery, his family will also need help with the costs associated with his surgical preparations. Our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is requesting $1,500 to cover labs, medicines, and check-up and follow-up appointments. It will also support securing travel documents for the family and paying travel costs for the social workers who will accompany Franklin's family overseas. Franklin's mother shared, "We are so thankful to everyone who is making this surgery possible for our son!"

Wincy is a businesswoman from Malawi. She is a widow with two sons. Her oldest son is in university, and the youngest one is waiting for university selection. Wincy sells tomatoes to support her children. She lost her husband 5 years ago, and she is now completely reliant on her small-scale business to support her family. For five years, Wincy has been experiencing uncomfortable gynecological symptoms associated with abdominal pain that worsened over time. She was diagnosed with uterine fibroids, and proper treatment was prescribed. Since then, she has been visiting different hospitals and taking different blood boosters to avoid anaemia and relieve her pains. Her business has been significantly affected. On February 4th, Wincy visited our medical partner's care center, Partners in Hope Medical Center, where she was seen by a gynecologist, who confirmed her condition and the need for surgery. She needs to undergo a hysterectomy, a procedure in which surgeons will remove her uterus. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,363 to fund Wincy's surgery. On March 7th, she will undergo gynecological surgery. Once recovered, Wincy will be able to resume her daily activities free of pain. Wincy said, "My condition has failed me. I cannot concentrate on my business to support my children fully at school as a single mother. If chances allow, kindly help to support my family and me."

47-year-old Edgadi is a small-scale farmer living in Uganda. She and her husband have one child, and also live with Edgadi's mother, who was recently widowed. Despite facing many hardships earlier in her life, Edgadi managed to complete Senior Four. To make ends meet, she and her husband do farming on their small piece of land, where they mostly grow food crops for home consumption, while selling any surplus to earn some income. Ten years ago, Edgadi began to experience troubling symptoms, including an anterior neck swelling, headaches, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and pain when swallowing. She first sought treatment at a local hospital, but found no relief. She later visited another medical center, where she was advised to undergo surgery. As she could not raise the required funds, she returned home. She then tried local remedies, but she still couldn't find any relief. Eventually, a friend who knew someone who had been treated for a similar condition, advised her to seek help at our medical partner's care center, Karoli Lwanga Hospital Nyakibale. At the hospital, Edgadi was diagnosed with a goiter, an abnormal swelling of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is the gland located in front of your neck, which produces thyroid hormones. These hormones are responsible for functions such as metabolism, growth and other bodily functions. Edgadi needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Edgadi receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on February 10th, during which surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $252, and Edgadi and her family need your help to raise the funds. Edgadi says: “I have had this condition for a very long time, and even reaching this point, where I can hope for surgery, feels like a miracle. However, I am unable to raise the funds needed for the operation, and therefore, I kindly seek your support.”

Hannah is a 36-year-old single woman from Kenya and the youngest in a family of six children. She is not employed, mainly because she's the primary caregiver of her elderly parents. She also tends to their small farm. About eight months ago, Hannah noticed a swelling on her neck. Her sister had previously undergone a thyroidectomy, and was particularly observant. Hannah decided to visit a local hospital, where a surgery was advised, but she was unable to afford it. Recently, Hannah noticed that the swelling had continued to increase, prompting her to seek care at Nazareth Hospital. She was diagnosed with a goiter, an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland. She needs surgery to prevent her symptoms from getting worse. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Hannah receive treatment. She is scheduled to undergo a thyroidectomy on January 20th where surgeons will remove all or part of her thyroid gland. This procedure will cost $633, and she and her family need help raising the funds. "Being the lastborn and the only one at home, my old parents depend much on my care. I seek for your support, so that I can be well to continue serving them," said Hannah.

Martin is a three-year-old boy from Colombia. At his young age, Martin is exploring the world and dreams of being many things; he loves backhoes and often says he wants to drive a dump truck like his uncle. Currently, Martin's teeth are severely compromised; he has a broken tooth and experiences constant pain, which causes him to cry and feel uncomfortable. On January 19th, Martin will undergo dental surgery under anesthesia. Our medical partner, Clinica Noel, is requesting $868 to fund his procedure and care. Martin's mother says, "I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful work you do and for your noble desire to help children and parents who, due to our financial limitations, would not be able to afford a procedure like this. May God bless you and keep you always, both you and your families. Thank you very much again."

Hannah is a mother of four from Kenya. Her husband, the family’s sole breadwinner, earns a modest income through casual construction work. Their older children, aged 14, 6, and 2, are currently under the care of a relative while he stays at the hospital to support Hannah and their newborn. Hannah is grateful to be alive after narrowly escaping death on the 22nd of November 2025. She was on her way home on a motorbike with her six-year-old son when a lorry lost control and struck them. At the time, Hannah was 33 weeks pregnant. Although both of them survived the crash, they were left badly injured. Well-wishers rushed them to a nearby hospital, where they received first aid. Over the next five days, Hannah and her son remained in severe pain with no improvement. Concerned, they came to our medical partner's care center, AIC Kijabe Hospital, for further evaluation. Scans revealed that Hannah had a fractured right leg requiring surgery. Even more alarming, it was discovered that her water had broken during the accident, something she had not noticed, putting her unborn baby at serious risk. Hannah and her son were immediately admitted for urgent care. On the same day, Hannah underwent an emergency caesarean section to safely deliver her baby, followed by external fixation surgery on her leg. Her son also received external fixation surgery to treat his leg injury. Thankfully, all procedures were successful, and after one week, both mother and child are making commendable progress. Hannah still requires a skin graft on her injured leg. She continues to experience significant pain and swelling, and the procedure is essential for her recovery. Unfortunately, her insurance coverage has been exhausted after paying for her surgeries and her son’s. With three outstanding medical bills, Hannah's and those of her two sons, her husband has been unable to gather the funds needed for the upcoming surgery. Fortunately, our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is helping Hannah receive treatment. On December 10th, surgeons will perform a debridement and skin graft procedure to help heal her leg and regain her mobility. Now, Hannah needs help to fund this $1,185 procedure. Hannah shared, “I am still frightened when I recall how close we came to losing our lives. My greatest hope is to walk again and be present for my children."

SoPhorn is a 50-year-old man residing in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia, with his wife and two children. Both of his children work in a garment factory, and his wife is a rice farmer. In his free time, Sophorn likes spending time with his family, chatting with his friends at a café, and doing home repair projects. About three years ago, Sophorn began experiencing pain in his right hip, which has caused difficulty walking and limited his ability to perform daily tasks independently. The condition developed naturally, without trauma or accident. He had previously undergone a total hip arthroplasty on his left hip in 2017 at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). Sophorn went back to CSC for treatment on his right hip. On November 13th, Sophorn will undergo a hip replacement procedure, which is expected to relieve pain and improve mobility, allowing him to move comfortably and return to work in his fields. His family can contribute $100, but needs help to raise $1,400 more to fund his procedure and post-operative care. Sophorn said, “I hope that I will be able to walk easily and no longer have hip pain, so I can go back to work and support my family.”

Rathana is a 19-year-old student from Cambodia. He lives in Kampong Cham province and is the youngest of four siblings. He is currently in the ninth grade. His oldest sister stays at home to take care of their disabled mother, while his second and third siblings work as hairdressers. In his free time, he helps the family with household tasks and enjoys playing games on his phone. When he was about four, Rathana had an ear infection. This infection caused a cholesteatoma, or an abnormal skin growth, to develop in the middle ear behind the eardrum. For this reason, Rathana experiences ear pain, tinnitus, hearing loss, and ear discharge. The condition makes it difficult for Rathana to hear clearly, especially when communicating with others or listening to his teachers at school. He has tried various remedies from the local pharmacy, but none have been effective. The pain and discharge cause discomfort and distract him during his studies. Rathana traveled to our medical partner's care center to receive treatment. On October 7th, he will undergo a mastoidectomy procedure in his right ear. During this procedure, ENT surgeons will remove the cholesteatoma. Our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, is requesting $477 to fund this procedure. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care. Rathana said: "After the operation, I hope that my ear condition will be better, so that I no longer have pain and can hear what other people say more clearly."

Wabi is a four-year-old boy from Ethiopia. He lives with his mother, a low-wage worker, and his two siblings. Three years ago, Wabi started to experience neck pain, snoring, difficulty in swallowing and obstructive sleep, which has leaves him tired and irritable. He is tired often, which hinders his ability to play and interact with other children, affecting his social development. Wabi was recently diagnosed with enlarged tonsils, which, if not treated, will cause his symptoms to persist and possibly intensify over time. Our medical partner, Saglan Wajee General Hospital, is requesting $700 to fund a tonsillectomy for Wabi, which is scheduled to take place on August 20th. Surgeons will remove his tonsils, hopefully relieving Wabi of his symptoms and helping him live more comfortably. Wabi's mother says: "All a mother can wish for is that life will be gentle with her child. I just wish to see him with a genuine smile on his face - happy, healthy, and free to play without a single care in the world."

Win is a 47-year-old man from Burma. He lives with his wife and four children in Thailand and has been unemployed for the past six months due to his health condition. His wife is a homemaker, and three of his children are students. One of his daughters works part-time as a sales assistant in a supermarket, but the combined income is not sufficient to cover the expenses of the family. Currently, Win continues to experience abdominal discomfort, fatigue, and yellowing of the eyes. Win was diagnosed with gallstones and needs to undergo a cholecystectomy, the surgical removal of the gallbladder. If left untreated, Win's symptoms will continue to worsen and put him at risk for further health complications in the future. After seeking treatment through our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, Win is scheduled to undergo his cholecystectomy on June 30th. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to cover the total cost of Win's procedure and care. Win says, “I feel guilty having to rely on my daughter for money. I want to be independent and return to work to support my children to be educated people to avoid doing labour work when they grow up, and I just want to help my family out when I feel better.”

Sim is a six-year-old student from Cambodia. She lives in Kandal Province with her family of five. Her family includes her grandfather, who is retired, her father, who works as a police officer, her mother, who runs a grocery store from home, and her three-year-old sister. Sim is currently in second grade, and her favorite subject is Khmer. She enjoys eating ice cream and loves playing and studying with her younger sister at home. Four years ago, Sim suffered an injury when her left hand got caught in a running treadmill. This caused a crush injury that resulted in a burn scar between her third and fourth fingers. Now, the area around her burn scar has tightened, which limits movement in her fingers and hand. She is unable to hold objects, and it is painful when her mother tries to stretch her fingers. When Sim learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On May 20th, surgeons at CSC will perform a burn contracture release surgery to help her move her fingers and reduce the tightness, making it easier for her to use her left hand for daily activities. Now, she needs help to fund this $495 procedure. Sim's mother shared, "I hope the surgery will help her move her fingers and not feel tight anymore."